Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library

For the 1794 structure known as the Joseph Priestley House, also in Northumberland, see Joseph Priestley House.
Dr. Joseph Priestley House
Location 100 King Street, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°53′20.31″N 76°47′36.75″W / 40.8889750°N 76.7935417°W / 40.8889750; -76.7935417Coordinates: 40°53′20.31″N 76°47′36.75″W / 40.8889750°N 76.7935417°W / 40.8889750; -76.7935417
Built 1820
Architect Unknown
Architectural style Federal
NRHP Reference # 81000554
Added to NRHP September 11, 1981[1]

The Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library, also known as the Dr. Joseph Priestley House or Cross Keys Inn, in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.[1]

It was built as an inn in 1820, and purchased in about 1880 by the theologian and scientist Joseph Priestley's great grandson Dr. Joseph Priestley. Dr. Priestley used it as a home and medical office. It was made into a public library about 1925.[2]

It is located at 100 King Street in Northumberland, at the corner of Front Street (Route 11). It is within the Northumberland Historic District, which also includes the Joseph Priestley House.

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2007-01-23). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Elizabeth A. G. Renn (November 5, 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Dr. Joseph Priestley House / Cross Keys Inn / Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library" (pdf). National Park Service.
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